Memories & Candles

“disc golf and laughing and talking to ur family....u will always be in my prayers...i will miss u forever! mom dad dave hope u are well and iwould...Read More »
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2 of 14 | Posted by: nicole dempewolf - st. louis, MO

“To Brian's family, there are no words for the pain you must be going through, but God is with you and will get you through this. Brian, you are free...Read More »
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3 of 14 | Posted by: Tami - O'Fallon, MO

“To Brian's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian and Elliott fell into the addiction trap and lost the battle. Elliott was resuscitated...Read More »
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4 of 14 | Posted by: Valerie Griggs - Springfield, MO

“I have known Brian as long as most, but he worked for me at my shop and was a great guy. He was always a hard worker and always there if I needed...Read More »
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6 of 14 | Posted by: Larry Leckrone - Saint Peters, MO

“I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great friend to me. I always called him my Big Homie :) I will never forget the great times we had together....Read More »
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7 of 14 | Posted by: Tim Bowman - Florissant, MO

“Brain was a wonderful nephew. He was there to help his dad out at grandpas property and any other project that Keith would start. He loved fishing...Read More »
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8 of 14 | Posted by: Kris - St. Peters, MO - Aunt

“i wanted to also add a memory my husband shared many times about brian we was walking to meet him an elliott would always say how he remebered when...Read More »
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9 of 14 | Posted by: dusty griggs - stl, MO - friend

“brian was always such a sweet an mild mannered person. he was a very dear friend of my my husband elliott griggs who recently overdosed last january...Read More »
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10 of 14 | Posted by: dusty griggs - stl, MO

“Brian was sweet a sweet and gentle man. It was such an honor to have known him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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11 of 14 | Posted by: Todd and Amber Ewald - Troy, MO

“In my heart I'll remember Brian as a happy young boy. Playing with his cousins, laughing and frolicking at grandpa's house. He was good natured and...Read More »
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12 of 14 | Posted by: Kenneth W. Shanika (Uncle Kenny) - CO

“I hope you are now in a better place Brian, free of the pain and sorrow you were suffering here on Earth. Your entire family will miss you.
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13 of 14 | Posted by: Robert - St. Charles, MO

Shanika, BrianA., of St. Peters, Missouri, died on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at the age of 29. Beloved son of Keith B. and Grace A. Shanika; dear brother of David Shanika; Brian was loved by many family members, and friends, he will be greatly missed by all.

Memorials may be made to CADCA (Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of American).

Memories & Candles

i cant believe your gone....we have known eachother for years, i really miss u and please kno i will nvr forgot about u i love u!!!

Posted by: heather fisher - st peters, MO - friend Jun 30, 2013

disc golf and laughing and talking to ur family....u will always be in my prayers...i will miss u forever! mom dad dave hope u are well and iwould love to come by and say hi...im so sorry for your loss

Posted by: nicole dempewolf - st. louis, MO - friend Jun 30, 2013

To Brian's family, there are no words for the pain you must be going through, but God is with you and will get you through this. Brian, you are free now, how I wish you could have found the freedom and peace here on Earth but it was your time; God called you home. Look over your family...and RIP. God Bless you all.

Posted by: Tami - O'Fallon, MO Dec 13, 2012

To Brian's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian and Elliott fell into the addiction trap and lost the battle. Elliott was resuscitated after his overdose but will never be able to live on his own due to his serious brain damage. He will eventually end up in a state-run nursing home when we can no longer care for him.
I told Elliott about Brian's passing after I found out tonight. He was extremely upset.

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To Brian's Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Brian and Elliott fell into the addiction trap and lost the battle. Elliott was resuscitated after his overdose but will never be able to live on his own due to his serious brain damage. He will eventually end up in a state-run nursing home when we can no longer care for him.
I told Elliott about Brian's passing after I found out tonight. He was extremely upset. He kept asking if it was real or if he was dreaming. In this case, it is good he forgets everything after a few minutes. I understand your pain since we went through the dreaded phone call and was told Elliott would not come out of his coma and would not survive when life support was removed. He proved them wrong but suffers every day mentally. I hope you find some comfort in knowing that Brian is at peace. His pain is over.

Happy Birthday. Have a toast with grandma and grandpa. We miss you.
Your mom bought you a cake today to celebrate with your dad. They miss you very much. Pray for them both.

Posted by: Kathy - Saint Charles, MO - aunt Nov 29, 2012

I have known Brian as long as most, but he worked for me at my shop and was a great guy. He was always a hard worker and always there if I needed anything. God called him to heaven to soon and he will be missed. Mr. & Mrs. Shanika I am so sorry for your loss.

Posted by: Larry Leckrone - Saint Peters, MO - Friend Nov 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great friend to me. I always called him my Big Homie :) I will never forget the great times we had together. Brian, you will be missed but never forgotten. Save me a seat in heaven Big Homie.

Posted by: Tim Bowman - Florissant, MO - Friend Nov 16, 2012

Brain was a wonderful nephew. He was there to help his dad out at grandpas property and any other project that Keith would start. He loved fishing and I hope he is up in heaven fishing with grandpa now. He is now free from his troubles and pain that he was battling. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.

Posted by: Kris - St. Peters, MO - Aunt Nov 16, 2012

i wanted to also add a memory my husband shared many times about brian we was walking to meet him an elliott would always say how he remebered when they were kids an walked across the frozen pond by their house in st.peters an brian fell through the ice an he helped him out it wasnt deep just cold an they were kids but he always said he remembered that day when him an his friends walked across that pond

Posted by: dusty griggs - stl, MO - friend Nov 16, 2012

brian was always such a sweet an mild mannered person. he was a very dear friend of my my husband elliott griggs who recently overdosed last january he survived but has extensive brain damage an progress is slow its a mircle he isnt dead but will always rememver brian he was a good friend an remember all the wonderful times we had together the three of us so caring an loving my prayers an condolinces are with his family who

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brian was always such a sweet an mild mannered person. he was a very dear friend of my my husband elliott griggs who recently overdosed last january he survived but has extensive brain damage an progress is slow its a mircle he isnt dead but will always rememver brian he was a good friend an remember all the wonderful times we had together the three of us so caring an loving my prayers an condolinces are with his family who has lost such a wonderful person. sorry for your lost. my god be with you brian you will be greatly missed and always remember rip

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